OSJCL Amici: Views from the Field

Maricopa County, AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio's tactics of pursuing criminals are deemed legal by County Attorney Andrew Thomas. The link above includes other stories about Sheriff Joe's unusual techniques and controversial stance on pursuing criminals, including his controversial minimum security facility, Tent City. Also, a court upholds Sheriff Joe's policy of allowing inmates to receive only postcards from anyone other than legal counsel while incarcerated.

Newspapers Request Sealed Autopsy Reports in UNC Student's Death

Newspapers are requesting access to sealed autopsy reports in the murder case of the UNC student body president. The case began only a little over a year after the Duke Lacrosse scandal in North Carolina and the media has developed a skepticism for prosecutors. The link also features other stories pertaining to the case to catch-up on the background.

London Mayor's cigar case under investigation

First Legal Setback for Canadian Man on Trial for Terrorism

A Canadian man is facing trial for suspected terrorist activity in Britain and faced his first legal setback when the prosecution's key witness was allowed to take the stand despite his testimony consisting largely of hearsay.

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